The trucks sold in today’s consumer market are tougher than commercial trucks just a decade back, with the strongest pickups comfortably hauling nearly 8,000 pounds. The key downside to those new ...

Back in the Sept. '07 issue of ST, we showed you Chassis Tech's new Street Scraper bolt-on rear airbag suspension kit and Plug-n-Play air supply system. That setup was innovative because not only did ...

In the March issue, we followed along as the crew at Early Classic Enterprises converted the front of its new Project Suburban from a 3/4-ton work wagon to a 1/2-ton cruizer. The company's new ...

Towing heavy loads can make a vehicle's rear start to squat as its rear suspension compacts under the added weight. This can cause a variety of problems, from increased braking distance to the vehicle ...

Not since the Gasser days has anything revolutionized stance like air suspension. It's all the craze; lay frame on Sunday, drive to work on Monday. Alternately, jam nationwide on the Power Tour to see ...

For long-haul truck drivers, bumping and winding roads and highways can play havoc with a comfortable ride and a restful sleep when their partner is at the wheel. That’s why International Truck and ...

A sea-change in hot-rod suspensions is sweeping across the scene: replacing conventional metal suspension springs with air springs, often controlled by sophisticated air compressors and self-leveling ...

There are some definite advantages to air ride suspension often used on trucks, large SUVs, and luxury sedans. You get a smooth ride, and with some vehicles and you can adjust the system to different ...